MUIRA PUAMA
Ptychopetalum olacoides

PROPERTIES/ACTIONS: Aphrodisiac, Tonic, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-stress, Nervine, Neurasthenic COMMON NAMES: Muira Puama, Marapuama, Marapama, Potency Wood PHYTOCHEMICALS Include: Alkaloids, Arachidic-acid, Behenic-acid, Beta-sitosterol, Campesterol, EO, Lignoceric-acid, Lupeol, Pentacosanoic-acid, Phlobaphene, Trichosanic-acid

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Brazilians have long valued Muira Puama as an aphrodisiac and a tonic for the nervous system. Clinical studies are indicating that it is a safe and effective treatment for loss of libido and sexual dysfunction.

Muira Puama fortifies and stimulates the nervous system. It is soothing and helpful for nervous exhaustion, stress, trauma and helps alleviate symptoms associated with depression. Marapuama is used frequently for menstrual cramps, premenstral syndrome and frigidity. It may also be helpful for gastrointestinal disorders.

It is thought to be useful in the prevention of certain types of baldness.

HERBAL DEFINITION:
Anti-emetic:
An herb which is used to stop vomiting.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace the advice of a qualified physician.